When Personality Meets Pressure: A Bridge Between Conflict and Organizational Behavior

Open journal pages listing 5 conflict styles and 5-factor personality pressures with bridge diagram

A learning-journal bridge between conflict styles, the Five-Factor Model, and the way personality shows up under pressure inside organizations.

What They Are Fighting About Usually Is Not the Whole Fight

Iceberg representing conflict with visible positions above water and hidden interests below water

Reader's Moment: The visible argument looks small, but it feels bigger than the facts should justify. That usually means the surface issue is carrying freight from somewhere deeper. Why this matters: Because positions are what people say they want. Interests are what they are trying to protect. From the Ledge: A lot of conflict gets … Continue reading What They Are Fighting About Usually Is Not the Whole Fight →

Inventory Before Identity: A Guide to Rebuilding Confidence

Chapter 3 emphasizes the importance of conducting an inventory of personal assets after a crisis before defining one's identity. It encourages assessing skills, tools, and networks while identifying gaps. This inventory helps rebuild credibility and self-efficacy, transforming experiences into usable resources and guiding future actions effectively.

Understanding Dark Empathy and Its Implications

The author reflects on their sensitivity and ability to discern traits in others, exploring the concept of dark empathy—where empathy coexists with darker personality traits. They emphasize the need to distinguish between genuine intuition and projection while noting the emotional labor involved in managing others' feelings. Boundaries are crucial.